2024 UPCOMING events
March 2024
Saturday March 30, 2024 join us for The Emma Lou Jones Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cole Community Park, located at 7929 S. Hwy. 27 in Burnside, KY. Open to ages 12 and under. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and all ages will hunt at 10 a.m. by age/group zone. There will be drawings for prizes and FREE ice cream! For additional information, please call 606-271-6939.
April 2024
Monday April 8, 2024 Cumberlands Falls SRP Guided Trail Hike to View the Solar Eclipse. Hike along the Eagle Falls Trail #9. Meet at trail head at 1:00 PM (EST). Solar Eclipse Glasses Available. Estimated event time is 1- 3PM.
Saturday April 13, 2024 is the Opening Day of Burnside Little League’s Spring Ball Season! An exciting time of year in Cole Community Park, 7929 S. Hwy. 27 in Burnside, KY. For additional information, please check out the Facebook page of Burnside Little League.
Also happening that day at 9:00 AM is the Burnside Bunny Hop 5K! Part of the Lake Cumberland Run/Walk Series, proceeds from this event benefit Burnside Elementary BETA Club. Come out and support our local youth! Click this link to register or ask any questions.
Monday April 22 – Saturday April 27 celebrate Earth Day and Join SPEDA’s Triple Bag Challenge! This bi-annual community cleanup event rewards prizes to students who donate their time to keep Pulaski County beautiful. Registration and additional information can be found by clicking the link above, or call 606-425-5409, or email jessica@speda.org.
Friday April 26, 2024 Cruise on down to Cole Community Park at 7929 S. Hwy. 27 in Burnside, KY between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as we kick off the first Meet & Greet of the 2024 Somernites Cruise season! The fourth Friday of each month, April – October, come check us out!
Music, swag, and water will be on-site, but if you’re feelin’ hungry, check out our local food fare ranging from comfort cookin’ to the fine-dining experience: The Cove Grill; Diego’s Mexican Bar & Grill; Downtown Pizza Pub; Goodie Shack; Guthrie’s Grill; Hampton’s Service Center; Momma’s Country Cookin’; Reno’s Roadhouse; Rhodested Java Cafe; Speedy Tacos; Taco’s Tanaco Food Truck; and Wendy’s.
Later that evening, cruise on up to the Somerset Mall and enjoy the Somernites Cruise block party.
Saturday April 27, 2024 the Somernites Cruise party continues! The fourth Saturday of each month, April – October. Be sure to check their event schedule and cruise on in!
May 2024
Thursday May 2, 2024 register now for the shortest foot race in Kentucky: Lickety Split! This 350 yard dash from Fountain Square to Lake Cumberland Farmers’ Market at the CNB Pavillion benefits the United Way of South Central Kentucky, and awards finishers with delicious banana splits! Check-in the day of at 4:30 pm. The race starts at 5:30 pm.
Saturday May 4, 2024 City of Burnside’s annual PRIDE cleanup! More details to come. Questions? Contact City Hall at 606-561-4113.
Saturday May 11, 2024 Operation Beautification! Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is hosting this annual event as an opportunity for your Middle or High School Club or Booster Organization to make some extra $$$. Paid out on a first come, first serve basis, they will pay $150 per mile* to pick up trash on our local roadways and selective community areas. *Limit of 3 miles of roadway per club at this time. For additional information, please email the Chamber at info@somersetpulaskichamber.com.
Saturday May 25, 2024 a couple of events happening in the area this Memorial. The Kentucky Motorcycle Association is hosting a benefit ride “Wreaths to Remember.” Please contact Richard Helmus at Richardhelmus@yahoo.com for additional information.
Backroads of Appalachia is launching their new ride: Scout’s Honor Trail. Stay tuned for additional details as this event is still in the works.